Daniel Murphy joined the Coast Guard as an enlisted man in 1945, and re-entered the Coast Guard Reserve in 1951, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was commissioned in 1958, and subsequently retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Rear Admiral in 1990.
Sponsored by:
Daniel
J.
Murphy
January 8, 1928
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Born:
San Francisco
,
California
Home:
San Francisco
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Daniel J. Murphy, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Senior Coast Guard Reserve Officer Pacific Area, from 1986 to 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Murphy culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.